Barcelona fans on X are fearing the worst after Hansi Flick included Gerard Martin in the starting XI to face Inter Milan. The two sides are set to face each other in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final clash at the San Siro later tonight (Tuesday, May 6). The tie remains in the balance after both European titans played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg on April 30.
Wojciech Szczesny starts in goal for Barcelona. Gerard Martin, Inigo Martinez, Pau Cubarsi, and Eric Garcia make up the defense. The midfield comprises of Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Raphinha, Dani Olmo, and Lamine Yamal. Ferran Torres is the lone forward, with Flick opting for a 4-2-3-1 formation.
With Alejandro Balde missing out due to a hamstring injury, Martin starts at left-back. The 23-year-old has made 37 appearances across all competitions this season for the Blaugrana, scoring one goal and providing four assists.
However, Martin struggled to deal with Inter Milan’s Denzel Dumfries during the first leg and was promptly subbed off at half-time. The latter took full advantage, scoring two goals and providing one assist to ensure his side remained in the tie.
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Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has waxed lyrical about Lamine Yamal ahead of his side’s Champions League semi-final showdown against Inter Milan. He labeled the 17-year-old a ‘genius’, crediting him for his impact and pressing.
Yamal played a massive role during the Blaugrana’s 3-3 draw against Inter Milan during the first leg. The Spaniard scored a brilliant solo goal, hit the woodwork twice, pressed effectively, and completed six dribbles – the most in the match.
Flick stated (via Tribuna):
Yamal has been one of the best players in Europe this season, recording 15 goals and 24 assists in 50 appearances across all competitions for Barcelona.
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